Lost Sheep .... and Goats

This year we have had something happen that we've not seen before.  We have been here on the farm since 2001.  This year we have lost half our baby goats, and two of the baby sheep, born on our home farm.  We've never had this happen before.  And it is not happening at the other pastures we rent. 

We have never had a problem with our sheep.  Sheep are the easiest thing to raise.  They have their babies and they take care of them.  We just have to check on the new ones if it is extremely cold outside.  Otherwise they do fine.  The baby lambs born at our other pastures are fine.  But we've had two here at the farm house so far, and both have been found dead. 

The baby goats that have died, acted a little off.  And their mothers had no milk.  We started to bottle feed, But the goats continued to go down hill.  We've never had a year like this.

We've tried to figure out what is different that could be causing this.  We looked at our feed, and at the hay.  I wonder if the farmers around here have changed what they are spraying on their crops.  We live in the middle of a 100 acre farm place.  The farm was split up about 15 years ago at auction.  We go the farm house and 15 acres and the pond.  The other land is still crops.

So I have no answers today.  Just questions, and sharing our story with you.  Hope you stop by again tomorrow.  Honey

I Need an Appointment with God

Photos my #2 Daughter sent me of her new journal and Bible study.

Today is a check-in day for B90 Days. I fell behind this week in my reading, about 5 days behind. But I know I can and will catch up. I plan to be caught up by next week. My family have all been sick this week, and we slept a lot. So not as much reading going on! But I did attend the #B90days twitter party which ended a minute ago. I always learn so much by seeing what the other ladies are learning from their reading. I have decided that I need to be more disciplined and scheduled in my relationship with God. I try to spend time with the Lord every day. But I have decided that I will be much richer in my relationship if I plan my time with God, instead of just letting it happen. I try to get up at 5:30, but when you don't go to bed until 12 or later, that is hard to do. Actually, it has not been more than a "thought" at this point. So if this is important to me, I have to plan my whole day around meeting God in His word. Maybe make a point of being in bed by 11? My husband would love it! I'll keep you posted how this journey is going.

Now for farm news. We have LOTS of baby animals to tell you about. Saturday, my husband found a new calf at one of the rented pastures. Then today Pappy found twin lambs (one red and the other smoky like the Barbedos) and another baby calf. So we are doing pretty good for January. I think another lamb will probably come in the next day or two. One of my ladies is staying by herself today, so that is usally a sign. We still have a lot of births to come! But in my opinion, nothing is cuter than baby lambs! I will try to have pictures soon.

The Grand-boy went home today. We always miss him when he is not here. I picked up his toys and put away his clothes. We'll see him again in a few days.

Its getting late. May be more snow here Wednesday. I'll keep you posted. Pray for my progress in scheduling Bible time, and in catching up on my reading. Talk soon! Honey